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401k Rollovers

When people change jobs or retire, they must decide what to do with the assets that they have accumulated in their 401k retirement savings plan. This decision is critically important because it can affect their ability to achieve the type of lifestyle they expect in retirement.

Here are the options you have:

Options

Pros

Cons

      Leave the money in 401k plan of company you’re leaving

          Money continues to grow tax deferred

          Less you will know about company and how it’s managing their retirement plan

            Liquidate

          Immediate access to savings

          No longer tax deferred therefore subject to tax payments

          Possible early withdrawal penalty

            Rollover 401(k) to new plan

          Money grows tax deferred

          Subject to distribution rules of plan

          Limited investment choices

          Little or no investment advice

            Rollover to IRA

          Money grows tax deferred

          Investment flexibility

          Flexible beneficiary designations and distribution options

          Outstanding loans on a plan must be repaid

 

Wayne Messmer & Associates can help by:

  • Discussing your current situation and goals.
  • Reviewing all the pros and cons of all your options including Roth IRA rollovers.
  • Making recommendations assessing your goals and your options to fit your “financial roadmap.”

If you would like to discuss your options further, please call 888-265-7443.